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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 25 Noir Ostrich Gold Hardware
$42,500.00
Condition 1 – PristineNoir on Ostrich with Gold is one of the most formal exotic configurations Hermès produces, pairing the deepest neutral with the most allocation-restricted exotic leather and warm metallic hardware.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- U (2022)
- Material
- Ostrich
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Noir
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Handle drop
- 9 cm | 3.5"
- Dimensions
- L 25 × H 20 × D 13 cm | L 9.8" × H 7.9" × D 5.1"
- Includes
- Full set
- Care
- Autruche: Exotic skin is not interchangeable with other leathers for treatment: a product intended for one may be unsuitable for another. Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
The story behind the Birkin
Originated in 1984 from a conversation between Jane Birkin and Hermès Executive Chairman Jean-Louis Dumas; its structural lineage traces to the Haut à Courroies. Familiar sizes are 25, 30, 35 and 40 cm, alongside miniature, shoulder and travel versions, in both Retourné and Sellier construction.
Discover Hermès Birkin BagsOstrich (Struthio camelus) carries the distinctive quill-follicle pattern that distinguishes it from crocodilian and lizard exotics, with each follicle producing a small dimpled cavity across the leather surface that catches light to create tactile and visual depth no other exotic offers. Ostrich is among the most allocation-restricted Hermès leathers, with annual production capped by raw material supply and pulled away entirely in 2025 before returning in the 2026 cycle. Birkin 25 is the most pursued size in the secondary market across all leathers and colors. Gold hardware introduces warm metallic contrast against the deep black ground, producing the temperature tension that defines the most considered Hermès exotic configurations. U stamp places production at 2022, with complete export documentation.
Collector's Insight:
Ostrich allocation through the Hermès system is among the most restrictive in the house, with annual production capped by raw material supply. Noir Ostrich is the most consistently demanded specification within the leather, holding continuous demand across decades. Birkin 25 in Ostrich with Gold is a particularly limited combination because the smallest format compounds the already-restricted production base.
Resale Insight:
Birkin 25 in Ostrich holds strong demand across cycles, with complete export documentation supporting cross-border resale. Noir is the most universally demanded color across the exotic catalog, insulating value from seasonal palette cycles. Pristine condition with intact quill structure is the highest-value configuration for the leather.
Condition, defined +
Every piece is graded on the JANEFINDS five-tier scale: 1 Pristine, 2 Excellent, 3 Very Good, 4 Good, 5 Vintage, Well-Loved. Each tier is defined in writing in The Condition Guide.
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Returns +
This piece is final sale and is not eligible for return or refund. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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